Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com An interdisciplinary group of researchers in the south central United States is visiting existing strawberry growing operations to evaluate a pathway to greater production quantity and quality using controlled environment growing methods © Mississippi State University Strawberries rank among the most popular fresh fruits within the US, and
Energy & Sustainability
Source: HD.com Belgian growers explore advanced screen technologies Belgian growers explore advanced screen technologies A large delegation from the Wase Tuindersgilde, a growers' association in the Waasland region of Belgium, visited Phormium's production site in Lokeren for an in-depth study day focused on screen cloths and
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com Uzbekistan launches smart greenhouse for Firmmit strawberry production The project focuses on the introduction of advanced technologies and aims to increase yields while optimising resource use. The facility was established on the site of a former greenhouse covering 1.5 hectares. Water and fertiliser volumes are fully
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com The recent reform of the National Water Law marks a significant shift, introducing stricter controls and redefining how water is allocated, monitored, and reused across sectors, including protected horticulture. Closed-loop irrigation systems and recirculation technologies are therefore becoming increasingly relevant, helping greenhouse operators reduce both water consumption
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com This initiative, driven by collaboration between commercial growers and technical teams, represents a shift toward precision pest management tools in both greenhouse and open-field production systems. "At this stage, it's very much about trialing and understanding which moth species respond to specific frequencies."
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com According to the substrate supplier, the practical results confirm the yields growers can expect from the product. With more than 100 years of experience developing high-quality substrates for professional horticulture, BVB Substrates has a thorough understanding of the role substrate plays within a growing system. These new
Energy & Sustainability
Source: HD.com Japanese grower using thermal energy to grow strawberries A woman who became a farmer in recent years has now taken up the challenge of growing strawberries in a greenhouse using thermal energy from groundwater, in collaboration with a local startup in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture. Yasuda Farm owner
Facility Design
Source: HD.com Kazakhstan's greenhouse tomato production expands with advanced technology Kazakhstan's greenhouse tomato production expands with advanced technology Greenhouse vegetable production in the Almaty region, Kazakhstan, is moving to a more intensive technological level, enabling year-round cultivation of tomatoes, cucumbers and beetroot regardless of seasonal
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com Tajikistan greenhouse produces vegetable seedlings for retail and commercial growers Tajikistan greenhouse produces vegetable seedlings for retail and commercial growers A greenhouse complex, Kishvary-sabs, in Tajikistan, is supplying vegetable seedlings to both small-scale growers and commercial farms, supporting crop production across different segments of the market. The
Market Intelligence
Source: VFD.com high-tech center inaugurated New French applied research complex meets the needs of Breton growers A three million euro investment has led to the creation of 600 m² of new laboratories and 1,600 m² of next-generation greenhouses, selected as part of the France 2030 program to strengthen
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com Propagating 45% of global hops supply demands precision in water quality Propagating 45% of global hops supply demands precision in water quality At the core of global hop supply, Yakima Chief Ranches (YCR) operates as a critical link between plant genetics, farm productivity, and brewing performance. "
Controls & Automation
Source: HD.com Hortiplan brings automated growing solutions to growers worldwide Belgian company Hortiplan, based in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, designs and installs automated cultivation systems for professional growers around the world. "We want to use our innovative, tailor-made solutions to raise the horticultural sector to a higher technological level globally."